• Job Description

  Req#: R-102146

  Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients.

  Position Details

  Tilson is seeking experienced Micro Trench Laborers on a newly established, long-term project in Las Vegas building out Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH). The ideal candidate for this role is enthusiastic, highly concerned with safety and quality, cares about the quality of their work and is willing and excited to cross train. Relocation package is available is for the right candidate.

  The Micro Trench Laborer is responsible for performing various tasks to aid daily operations at a construction site. They will load and unload tools or raw materials, or pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout the construction process.

  **Normal work conditions include M-F, no weekend work, 10hrs overtime. Exceptions will occur.

  Responsibilities

  • Trench, place duct, pull cable, and direct bury main-line and drops
  • Locate & verify all utilities before construction
  • Perform restoration back to existing conditions
  • At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications construction, familiarity with Horizontal Directional Drills and aerial buck trucks, ability to use cable placement equipment and tools, ability to identify and troubleshoot problems
  • Individuals must be able to read prints and have knowledge of the aerial/underground process

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Strong work ethic
  • Entry level skillset with less than 3 years experience
  • Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Valid US driver's license
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability to work safely, with or without supervision
  • Ability to operate equipment, including, but not limited to directional drills, bucket trucks, locating systems, trencher, backhoe, excavators

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

  This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

  Must be at least 21 years of age to meet Tilson’s driving eligibility requirements.

  We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own.
  
  Tilson believes in Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Respect, and Composure. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values , we invite you visit our website or visit our LinkedIn , Glassdoor, or Facebook pages for an inside glimpse at our culture.

  
  Successful candidates will be required to submit to criminal background check and may be subject to a drug screen.
  
  Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.

• About the company

  Tilson, a high growth (three years on the inc. 5000), 100 employee team of telecom and information technology professionals with a world-wide practice. Tilson has offices in Portland, ME, Syracuse, NY, Pittsburgh, PA and Foley, AL. Tilson provides s...

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